Welcome to Your July 2023 Event Highlights

Sculptor Ian Wolter with a clay bust and model

Artist-in-Residence

7 July 2023, 11.00am - 3.00pm

FREE

The National Army Museum has commissioned the award-winning sculptor, Ian Wolter, to create a new bronze portrait bust of a serving Grenadier Guardsman for its collection.

Work began on the new sculture last week and on Friday 7 July Ian will return to the Museum to showcase the progress of the bust’s creation.

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Highlight Events

Veterans of the Korean War

5 July 2023, 6.30pm, £5.00; Members: FREE

Hear what it was like to serve in Korea from veterans of the conflict as they gather to mark the 70th anniversary of the signing of the armistice.

Join our panel of veterans as they share their memories of serving for the British Army in Korea, all when they were still just teenagers. The event will be chaired by Dr Grace Huxford and is held in association with the British Korean Society.

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Embroidery Course: Silk Shading

22 - 23 July 2023, 10.00am - 4.30pm
£85.00

For centuries, British military uniforms and equipment have been embroidered with elaborate designs.

Master the art of silk shading on this two-day course led by experts from Hand & Lock, London’s premier embroidery house. Explore some of the Museum’s fine examples of embroidery and learn from our curator about their significance, then elevate your own embroidery skills and uncover the art of silk shading in this special weekend course.

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